PLAYWRIGHTS FIRST

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Since 1993, Playwrights First has recognized, rewarded and advanced playwrights of unusual promise.

Annual Contest - Best New Play Award$1,000 first place award,​and when feasible, a professional reading before a New York audience.2018-2019 submissions accepted August 1 through September 15, 2018.Ending date is subject to change.​​​Winning and finalist playwrights will be notified by letter. The winner will be announced on the Award Recipients pagein June 2019.